noun
sabbatical
suh-BA-tih-kuhl
Sabbatical (noun) means an extended break from one's regular work, often taken by academics or professionals to travel, study, or rest. Example: “She took a sabbatical to write her second novel.”
noun
1
An extended break from one's regular work, often taken by academics or professionals to travel, study, or rest.
"She took a sabbatical to write her second novel."
"After ten years at the firm, he was finally granted a sabbatical."
adj
1
Relating to or characteristic of such a period of leave.
"He spent his sabbatical year researching in Japan."
How to use sabbatical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA planned extended leave from work, often a year, used for research, travel, or personal projects.
Common pairings
take a sabbatical
sabbatical leave
a year's sabbatical
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- sabbaticals
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Etymology
From Latin sabbaticus, ultimately from the same root as "Sabbath" — the idea of a period of rest built into a cycle.
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sabbatic
sabbatical leave
Rhymes for sabbatical
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What does “sabbatical” mean?
The word “sabbatical” means an extended break from one's regular work, often taken by academics or professionals to travel, study, or rest. In plain terms, a planned extended leave from work, often a year, used for research, travel, or personal projects.
How do you pronounce “sabbatical”?
“Sabbatical” is pronounced suh-BA-tih-kuhl ([səˈbæɾɪk(ə)ɫ] in IPA).
How do you use “sabbatical” in a sentence?
Here is “sabbatical” used in a sentence: “She took a sabbatical to write her second novel.”
What part of speech is “sabbatical”?
Depending on how it is used, “sabbatical” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “sabbatical” come from?
The word “sabbatical” comes from Latin. From Latin sabbaticus, ultimately from the same root as "Sabbath" — the idea of a period of rest built into a cycle.
How many meanings does “sabbatical” have?
“Sabbatical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an extended break from one's regular work, often taken by academics or professionals to travel, study, or rest.
